Music therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. It’s an evidence-based therapy well-established in the health community. Music therapy experiences may include listening, singing, playing instruments, or composing music. According to the Cleveland Clinic, music therapy can help you psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, cognitively and socially.
A short list of benefits includes:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Improving memory
- Enhanced communication and social skills through experiencing music with others
- Self-reflection
- Observing your thoughts and emotions
- Reducing muscle tension
- Self-regulation
- Developing healthy coping skills to manage your thoughts and emotions
- Increasing motivation
- Managing pain
- Increasing joy.
Our individually-themed rooms are designed to provide online mental health and healing resources through an interactive digital painting. Whether you’re looking to relieve tension, seek mental health advice, stimulate your mind, or even discover a new pastime, we have a room suited to your needs. Explore our room here, or download it for later. Enjoy exploring! (view the room guide here)
Room Guide
From left to right:
- Shelved plants: Sound Therapy by MeditationRelaxClub – Sleep Music & Mindfulness
- Framed notes: Keyboard by Google Creatability
- Framed treble clef: Chrome Music Lab
- Piano: Touch Pianist
- Framed forte symbol: Music Therapy & Mental Health TEDx talk with Lucia Clohessy
- Framed bass clef: NPR Music & Tiny Desk concerts
- Lamp: “Weightless” by Marconi Union
- Chair/couch: Calm Vibes Spotify playlist
Artwork by Rui